Baltimore Sun on Diamond Distributors

Pow! Bam! Kaboom! Are digital comics the hero or villain?
Timonium's Diamond Comic Distributors to experiment with digital comics distribution with retail partners
By Gus G. Sentementes, The Baltimore Sun February 21, 2011
http://www.baltimoresun.com/business/technology/bs-bz-diamond-comics-digital-20110221,0,1682110.story

Feb 23: Politics and Prose graphic novel bookgroup

Wednesday, 2/23, at 7:30pm discussing City of Glass

Josh Lyman interview online at City Paper

Meet a Local Cartoonist: A Chat With Josh Lyman
 by Mike Rhode on Feb. 21, 2011
http://www.washingtoncitypaper.com/blogs/artsdesk/books/2011/02/21/meet-a-local-cartoonist-a-chat-with-josh-lyman/

USA Today on the Rocketeer

'Rocketeer Adventures' miniseries prepares for lift-off
By John Geddes, USA TODAY February 18 2011
http://www.usatoday.com/life/comics/2011-02-18-rocketeer-adventures18-ST_N.htm

Annapolis editor on response to dropping Peanuts

Editor's Desk: Sherrod case may extend defamation law to e-media frontier
By TOM MARQUARDT
Februar 20 2011
http://www.hometownannapolis.com/news/opn/2011/02/20-14/Editors-Desk-Sherrod-case-may-extend-defamation-law-to-e-media-frontier.html

Flugennock's latest'n'greatest

From: mike flugennock
http://sinkers.org/stage/?p=793

Note to my American readers: this cartoon requires an understanding of basic scientific principles. If in doubt, consult a high-school science teacher -- if he or she isn't busy pushing creationism in class.

Post on Disney cruises

I Dream of Disney
By Andrea Sachs
Washington Post Staff Writer
February 20, 2011; F1, 7
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/02/18/AR2011021803459.html

PR: Beyond Comics military appreciation sale this weekend

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Zadzooks again on Marvel vs. Capcom 3: Fate of Two Worlds

Zadzooks: Marvel vs. Capcom 3: Fate of Two Worlds, Special Edition
Battles in hyper comic-book universe
By Joseph Szadkowski
The Washington Times February 17, 2011
http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2011/feb/17/zadzooks-marvel-capcom-3-fate-two-worlds-special/

Hot Air blog likes Nate Beeler

The commentators, not as much.  Personally I really liked this cartoon and clipped it to save - but that's probably partly because I found the whole idea of Watson fascinating. I will continue to nag Nate to do a book of his cartons.

Comic Riffs on latest cartoon kerfluffle

'OBAMA NATION' artist decries MSNBC rant about 'racist obscenity' cartoon
By Michael Cavna
Washington Post Comic Riffs February 18 2011
http://voices.washingtonpost.com/comic-riffs/2011/02/obama_nation_artist_decries_ms.html

Bethesda animation studio Pixeldust profiled

Animation is a career and a lifestyle for Andrade
Owner of Bethesda studio has won 15 Emmys
by Lindsey Robbins
The Gazette Feb. 18, 2011

Comic Riffs Galifianakis contest ends tomorrow

Click here to enter.

Feb 26: Nick Bertozzi and Jason Little at Big Planet Comics Bethesda

Two excellent alternative cartoonists at one time! Big Planet Comics Bethesda at 4-6 pm on February 26th. I'm there!

Here's an interview with Bertozzi about his new book -

Bertozzi Brings "Lewis & Clark" to Comics
by Alex Dueben,
Comic Book Resources February 17 2011
http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=article&id=30885

Artomatic Takes Flight!, says David Hagen

David Hagen writes in with a couple of pieces of news -

My Carrot Ride painting is participating in an art show at Reagan Airport this spring. No plane ticket required! Article in Examiner.com: http://www.examiner.com/art-scene-in-washington-dc/artomatic-takes-flight-show-runs-from-march-3-to-june-25-2011

Also, David's posted his Team Cul de Sac artwork's completed version.

Carla Speed Mcneil interviewed online at Newsarama

McNeil's FINDER: VOICE Finds New Home at Dark Horse
By Chris Arrant, Newsarama 16 February 2011
http://www.newsarama.com/comics/finder-voice-dark-horse-interview-110216.html

February 25: MEGILLAT ESTHER: The Book of Esther exhibit opens

From Politics and Prose's newsletter:

Friday, February 25, 1 p.m. (Exhibit opens)

Sixth & I Historic Synagogue
600 I Street, NW
Metro: Gallery Place/Chinatown
JT WALDMAN
MEGILLAT ESTHER: The Book of Esther (Jewish Publication Society of America, $22)
JT Waldman turns The Book of Esther, with its twisting plot, into an illustrative masterpiece. The graphic novel is brought to life in an exhibit with interactive elements and an invitation for visitors to take part in the creative process. Waldman is a comic book illustrator and interaction designer. He is currently working on his next graphic novel, which he designed with the late Harvey Pekar. This exhibit will be on view from Monday through Friday, February 25 - April 29 during open tour hours from 1-2 p.m. Waldman will be speaking at 6th in the City Shabbat on March 11. Click here for information about attending this service. Click here for more information about the exhibit. Click here for a Google Preview of the book and its art.

Ben Hatke had been at Politics and Prose this morning

For the record...  and I assume they still have signed copies.

Thursday, February 17

Ben Hatke - Zita the Space Girl
10:30 a.m. In Hatke's exciting graphic novel, Zita hits a red button and launches her friend Joseph into space. She hits the button a second time and sends herself out to find Joseph. As she crosses the universe, Zita encounters monsters, alien friends, and strange situations. Zita is resourceful, funny, and determined to rescue Joseph and bring them both home. Ages 7-10

Matt Dembicki's Xoc picked up by Oni Press

A few weeks ago, we mentioned that Matt Dembicki's shark tale Xoc was close to finding a publisher. Matt's now mentioning on Facebook that Oni Press has picked up the comic.

City Paper's Best of DC poll opens

I haven't looked at it yet, but if there's not something comics-related in the City Paper's Best of DC poll, I'm sure you can force it into a category.